1. BALANCED ASSESSMENT

2. OBJECTIVES By the end of this class you will be able to…
Follow a process for setting priorities related to assessment and evaluation.
Explain the advantages and potential uses for a range of assessment tools and tasks that can help educators create with students a more complete accounting of progress.
Describe how constructed response test items, academic prompts, and culminating performance tasks and projects can enhance understanding of student achievement.

3. 4 Principles of Effective Assessment

4. To what extent do you agree with these principles?
To what extent do you disagree with these principles?
What additional questions do you have?

5. Video USING A RANGE OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Handouts 12, 15, 18 (Read/Review)
As you watch the video:
How does using a range of assessment tools help us accurately monitor student learning and help us make informed decisions that will result in improved student achievement?
How does using a range of assessment tools contribute to a comprehensive, balanced assessment process?